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Before leaping into the China market, companies should be ready to face an array of planning and operational business challenges. To assist businesses understand the complexities of doing business with China, the City of Whitehorse and the Australia China Business Council Victoria are pleased to invite you to our China Ready briefing to equip you with the necessary basic information for planning and commencing commercial operations in or with China.

At the event, attendees will hear from Mr Tom Parker, Partner of Bastion China and Vice President of ACBC Victoria. Tom is a China specialist with a focus on collaboration between Australia and China to broaden our bilateral relationship.

A Mandarin speaker, Tom’s long term engagement with China has resulted in impressive networks and successful business outcomes. He has held China focused roles in The Asialink Centre, Austrade (Beijing), City of Melbourne and as writer and reporter for the ABC in both China and Australia for Radio National’s Asia Pacific Program before establishing his own business and developing Bastion China as one of Australia's leading Chinese language marketing and communications agencies. Tom is a well connected Australia-China facilitator with extensive experience assisting business and government better understand and access their opportunities in China, including working with the Victorian government for successive Super Trade Missions and most recently the City of Casey in developing their China partnerships and strategy.

In his presentation he will address key issues that should be considered when taking business or products to China, such as:

Why do you want to go to China

Pre-planning and due diligence

How to set up a presence in China

What to look out for

Other considerations such as entry point, risk, tax, IP, cross border e-commerce and government assistance

Where you can get help

At the event, attendees will also have an opportunity to hear from Judy O'Connell, Victorian Small Business Commissioner. In December 2016, Judy O’Connell commenced as the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, where she advocates to make sure Victorian small businesses have a fair and competitive environment whilst running their business. Judy also manages the quick, low cost dispute resolution service for small business. In her presentation Judy will speak about her role as Victorian Small Business Commissioner and the services available to support your business.